Russia backs India over Pakistan for ‘long-term diplomatic role’ in US-Iran conflict

NEW DELHI: Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday suggested that India could play a larger long-term diplomatic role in mediating the ongoing tensions involving the US and Iran, while indicating that Pakistan was currently helping facilitate immediate dialogue between the two sides.Addressing a media briefing after the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi,…

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Why Bill Gates and Warren Buffett voluntarily swapped the boardroom for a fast food counter

Top leaders like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett learned a crucial lesson by working behind a Dairy Queen counter. This hands-on experience revealed operational realities often missed by senior management, highlighting how distance from the ground floor can compromise decision-making. One of the fundamental principles of career advancement in any field is that the higher…

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In 1967, a Cambridge student spotted a ‘scruffy’ printout blip that revealed the universe’s mysterious ticking stars

In 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered an unusual, regularly pulsing radio signal. This led to the identification of pulsars, rapidly rotating neutron stars, a previously theoretical celestial body. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Looking into the heavens in the middle part of the twentieth century did not always require viewing the starry night through a glass…

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Inside the actress’ massive net worth, luxury homes and lavish lifestyle

On Madhuri Dixit’s birthday, fans across the country are celebrating the actress who ruled Bollywood with her charm, acting brilliance and unforgettable dance performances. From iconic films like ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’, ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, ‘Beta’ and ‘Devdas’ to becoming one of the most loved reality show judges on television, Madhuri has successfully maintained…

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How New York’s busiest library swapped worn-out shelves for a civic living room

A significant $55 million donation revitalised the Mid-Manhattan Library, transforming it into the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons It is natural to conclude that in the evolving world of information technology, the traditional library has become less relevant than ever before as a central hub of urban life. These libraries are romanticised…

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India’s trade deficit widens to $28.38 billion in April as imports jump 10%; Middle East shipments fall 31.6%

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $28.38 billion in April as imports rose 10 per cent year-on-year despite a steep decline in inbound shipments from Middle East amid continuing geopolitical disruptions.Government data released on Friday showed India’s imports increased to $71.94 billion in April from $65.38 billion in the year-ago period, while exports stood…

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